cryptocracy Posted March 4 Posted March 4 What can you say about this subject? This is an assumption, but what could be the impact on the world?
exchemist Posted March 4 Posted March 4 9 minutes ago, cryptocracy said: What can you say about this subject? This is an assumption, but what could be the impact on the world? Disappearance of the major component of the tides, with a devastating effect on intertidal organisms and probably other ecosystems that benefit from the flushing action of tides. 2
Bufofrog Posted March 4 Posted March 4 It would be darker at night on average. What do you think the effects would be? 1
cryptocracy Posted March 4 Author Posted March 4 What will be the effect on the earth's rotation speed?
Genady Posted March 4 Posted March 4 (edited) 1 minute ago, cryptocracy said: What will be the effect on the earth's rotation speed? It will stop slowing down (almost). Edited March 4 by Genady 1
cryptocracy Posted March 4 Author Posted March 4 When the world first formed, its rotation speed was faster than it is now and it started to slow down. Will the slowdown be faster when the moon disappears?
Genady Posted March 4 Posted March 4 2 minutes ago, cryptocracy said: When the world first formed, its rotation speed was faster than it is now and it started to slow down. Will the slowdown be faster when the moon disappears? 6 minutes ago, Genady said: It will stop slowing down (almost). 42 minutes ago, cryptocracy said: I get it but I guess it's not just limited to tides Another ecological effect will be on organisms which use Moon for timing, for example, coral spawning. 1
dimreepr Posted March 4 Posted March 4 1 hour ago, cryptocracy said: What can you say about this subject? This is an assumption, but what could be the impact on the world? This is two different questions, bc nothing happens in a vacuum (ironically). 1
joigus Posted March 4 Posted March 4 (edited) Had the Moon disappeared more than 4000 4.109 ya it would have been much much worse. Most Earth scientists think it was essential in the appearance of life. 2 hours ago, Genady said: Another ecological effect will be on organisms which use Moon for timing, for example, coral spawning. Or SpaceX. Edited March 4 by joigus correction 1
joigus Posted March 4 Posted March 4 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Genady said: Isn't it rather 6000? 😄 LOL forgot x106 didn't I? Coming from me lately, how could it be otherwise? fortunately more than 4000 and more than 6000 could also be more than 4.7x109 yo. Thanks Edited March 4 by joigus correction 1
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